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City explains sewer and solid-waste rate increases; budget discussion notes tomato‑days funding and fiscal year reporting
Summary
City staff and the mayor explained recent sewer and trash rate increases, noting multi-year deferred maintenance and outside rate changes. Council discussed the tomato‑days event budget, a $50,000 grant, and plans for a dedicated festival account.
City officials explained why residents have seen recent increases in sewer and solid-waste charges, and council members discussed budget treatment for the city’s annual tomato‑days festival and related grants.
City staff and the mayor said Hooper’s sewer rates had not been increased for approximately 12 years and that the city faces ongoing capital and bond obligations. Council discussion noted a roughly 6% rate increase from the Central Weaver Sewer District this year and that waste-collection contractors had notified the city of a separate 5% increase. The city also pays a tipping fee to Beaver County that was described as about 4.5%…
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